Laboratory Service Manager MFD

Avantor is looking for a highlyskilled and motivated Laboratory Services Manager to join our team in Cambridge UK. In this role youll take responsibility of the management of a team of Laboratory Managers and Technicians. Youll be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of multidisciplinary laboratories playing a key role in enabling cuttingedge science across various therapeutic areas.

This role will be a fulltime permanent position based in a brandnew facility at the customer site The Discovery Centre BioMedical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus pension scheme private medical and dental care and an additional day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday to Friday core hours

The Team

Youll be part of a team of four highlyskilled Laboratory Services Managers each of whom is responsible for different areas of the services. Youll be managing a team of Laboratory Managers Service Lead and Laboratory Technicians based in tissue culture laboratories. Youll be responsible for mentoring and leading 24 associates however 14 of them are reporting directly to the Service Lead. Youll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What were looking for

• Education: A degree in a sciencerelated discipline or an equivalent experience/familiarity with laboratory environments scientific processes and regulatory compliance (e.g. GxP SHE requirements) is preferable
• Experience:
  • Proven experience in managing teams including recruitment performance management and staff development preferably in the pharmaceutical industry but well also consider applicants from other backgrounds like manufacture
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with customers stakeholders and internal teams
  • Excellent problemsolving abilities and decisionmaking skills particularly under time pressure.
  • Experience in managing operational service delivery driving efficiency and improving outcomes.
  • Proficient in data analysis and reporting particularly using Microsoft Excel and IT systems.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety compliance including COSHH and risk assessments

How youll thrive and create an impact

• Lead and develop a team of associates across multiple laboratory spaces ensuring effective performance and staff growth
• Ensure smooth service delivery maintain strong customer relationships and drive improvements in operational effectiveness
• Oversee Health and Safety standards conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to COSHH regulations
• Manage performance issues conduct reviews and provide KPI reports to track and improve operations
• Provide operational support on projects identify process improvements and drive innovation costsavings and sustainability initiatives

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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